LIV Golf exodus continues as two stars confirm they are quitting tour

The future of LIV Golf looks precarious as another two stars confirmed they will not be continuing on the tour…

By Matty Hewitt · Express

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:25 AM

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Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter confirmed they are quitting the LIV Golf tour ahead of LIV 2.0.
Ian Poulter stated he wants to spend more time with family, focus on senior golf, and pursue other interests.
LIV Golf filed for US bankruptcy protection in September following the withdrawal of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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Golf stars Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter have confirmed they are departing LIV Golf, opting out of the proposed LIV 2.0 competition. Poulter, who joined the tour at its launch in 2022, cited spending time with family and focusing on senior golf, while 2024 signee Hatton also announced his departure via social media.

The exits follow financial turmoil for the breakaway tour after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew financial backing in April, prompting a US bankruptcy protection filing in September. Northern Ireland golfer Tom McKibbin also revealed plans to return to the DP World Tour full-time in 2027.

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